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Chhole Bhature - A Tangy and Tasty North Indian Delight
Chhole Bhature - A Tangy and Tasty North Indian Delight

I guess everybody knows what Choole Bhature is (at least everybody in India Knows about Chhole Bhature). Well, if you don?t know then here is a brief introduction to ?What is Chhole Bhature? followed by the recipe. Choley Bhature is a popular North Indian fast food. The dish seems to be originated in the state of Punjab and is known throughout the country for its delicious tangy taste. The dish actually can?t be categories under one category. It falls under Indian Fast food, Street Food, complete Food, Breakfast item etc.. The dish is usually accompanied by chilled lassi / Chhas / raita, Pi... Read more »

Big Fat Sunday Brunches in Pune
Big Fat Sunday Brunches in Pune

Sunday is the most sought after day of the whole week. Plans are made for days in advance. So what if you haven?t made any plans, or if like the best laid ones, your?s to go downhill too? Simple! Get yourself pampered by indulging in a Sunday brunch. To experience the most unique and mouth watering delicacies and unlimited drinks late on Sunday afternoon seems like a dream come true. Many of the restaurants, that you can visit for a Sunday Brunch, also offer you a free dip in the pool. Read more »

Vada Pav and Batata Vada - A Common Street Food of Maharashtra
Vada Pav and Batata Vada - A Common Street Food of M...

Wada pav and bata wada are the two most common street foods in Maharashtra. The basic content of the to snacks are same and the main thing being the wada. The wada is actually a deep fried potato cutlet with thick gram floor covering.? Batata wada is the only cutlet part and the wada pav is the cutlet served with bread. ? Read more »

Ujjain - A Religious and Spiritual Tourist Destination in India
Ujjain - A Religious and Spiritual Tourist Destinati...

Ujjain is one of the holy cities of India situated in Madhya Pradesh. The city has numerous religious places that are a must visit destinations in India. Anybody who wants to discover the spiritual India and has interest in Gods and Goddesses, Ujjain is the best place. The place has various ancient temples that date back to 10th and 11th century. There are ancient caves which are believed to be in existence since the time of Mahabharata. Ujjain was once the center of astrology and astronomy and was hub where philosophers from across the country have come to research various aspects of spiri... Read more »

Different styles of Draping a saree (Pictures)
Different styles of Draping a saree (Pictures)

I believe that saree draping is an art that evolves with a lot of practice. Though for beginners draping a saree is not less than rocket science but for an expert it is a cheese walk. In the beginning it may take up to few hours to properly tie up the saree but once you expertise in draping, it will not take more than 5 minutes. Once you know and are comfortable in draping a saree, then you can practice different styles of wearing or wrapping a saree. Try these out, create your own style of wrapping or just perfect the style you prefer. Just remember to wear your saree neatly, custom ta... Read more »

Most common style of wearing a saree
Most common style of wearing a saree

A Saree is the simplest and the most elegant attire worn by women in India. The practicality, simplicity and the elegance makes the 6 meter drape the favorite and most comfortable dress. If draped properly it is the most sensuous, graceful and stylish attire a women can ever wear. A saree is an outfit which reveals as much as it hides. Wearing a saree is an art which is polished by practicing it again and again. It is very important to drape it properly, a clumsily draped sari can break the look of the saree and you personality as well. Read more »

Saree - Six Yards of Sheer Elegance
Saree - Six Yards of Sheer Elegance

A Saree is a long piece of cloth of sheer elegance and grace. The 6 yard piece is the most popular and widely worn ladies dress across India. The style of wearing saree in different regions of India is different. The length of Saree varies from region to region. It may range from four meters to nine meters. The unstitched piece of cloth is draped around the body, one end tied on the waist and the other is left open behind the left shoulder with pleats in front. The sari is worn over peticot, which is like a long skirt, along with Blouse that matches with saree. Read more »


Mumbai Airport -The best airport in India

Mumbai Airport -The best airport in India

Mumbai airport has been voted the best airport in India in a survey conducted by the Airport International Council, a body of operators w...


Cars Under 35 Lakh and Above 30 Lakh Price Tag

Cars Under 35 Lakh and Above 30 Lakh Price Tag

Gone are the days when spoting a Mercedez, BMW, Audi or any other luxury brand was just a chance. Today, we keep spoting such luxurious b...

Places to See in India - Adventure Destinations You Can’t Miss When in India

Places to See in India - Adventure Destinations...

If you are an adventure enthusiast and looking for some great adventure travel destinations, then India would be an apt place to be in. I...

Hindu Deities- All about the Goddesses

Hindu Deities- All about the Goddesses

Hinduism as a religion is called as `apauruseya` which means of impersonal origin. Hindu Gods are also known as such, they are eternal de...

Top Rated Spas in Koregoan Park

Top Rated Spas in Koregoan Park

Ayurveda is recognized by the World Health Organization as an effective health science, one of the oldest bodies of knowledge in human cu...

Shopping in Goa- A guide to Goa's local markets and flea markets

Shopping in Goa- A guide to Goa's local markets...

When you hear of shopping in Goa you don't picture air conditioned malls or shopping for designer brands, instead you think of flea marke...

The Best of Mumbai- Places to see when in Mumbai

The Best of Mumbai- Places to see when in Mumbai

Dubbed as 'The City of Dreams', Mumbai or formerly Bombay as it is still fondly referred to has been rated as one of the Places of a Life...

India at Beijing Olympics 2008: India's Tennis Hopefuls

India at Beijing Olympics 2008: India's Tennis ...

The Olympics are here again. But India's performance in the Olympics till date has not been so impressive. This year, with the hockey tea...

Weekend Break to Places near Pune

Weekend Break to Places near Pune

Pune is the city of legendary Maratha leader Shivaji and has the history of being the alternative capital of British. Being one of the po...

The New Road Zappers from Yamaha

The New Road Zappers from Yamaha

India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. is a two-wheeler manufacturer giant focusing on delivering high quality machines with cult designs, class-ap...

Dharamshala, Religious Tourism In India

Dharamshala, Religious Tourism In India

Dharamshala is a city in Himachal Pradesh in India that is not only famous for its aesthetics; it is also home of His Holiness the Dalai ...

Mysore: Cultural Delights

Mysore: Cultural Delights

Mysore is a city located in the state of Karnataka, India and is the second largest city in the state. It is also one of the cleanest cit...

Weird History of Bhangarh, Rajasthan

Weird History of Bhangarh, Rajasthan

The ruins of theBhangarh ,in Rajasthan are known forbeing the most hunted place in this south Asian country. We know that not all of us b...

Durga Puja: A Prominent Festival in India

Durga Puja: A Prominent Festival in India

Durga Puja is one of the auspicious occasions celebrated in almost every parts of India. Major celebrations are observed in Bengal, where...

The roads will wonder who passed by.......

The roads will wonder who passed by.......

Get ready to renew your faith in the physics of design. The two most renowned, four stroke, liquid cooled massive demons of power, steel ...

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